Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(2)
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Improving
the
efficiency
and
safety
of
lithium-ion
batteries
(LIBs)
with
high-energy
cathodes
is
crucial,
yet
challenging
due
to
limitations
commercial
separators.
Herein,
we
find
that
“giving”
a
portion
Ni-rich
LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2
(NCM811)
positive
electrode
Al2O3-coated
polyethylene
(PE)
(PE/Al2O3)
separator
as
an
active
thick
ceramic
coating
(>
10
µm)
can
more
efficiently
enhance
separator's
wettability
thermal
stability
compared
inert
thin
(<
5
µm,
typically
1~2
Al2O3
coating.
The
NCM811
on
take
part
in
electrochemical
reaction
contribute
capacity
without
increasing
cell
dead
weight.
NCM811-coated
has
low
shrinkage
0.8%
at
160
°C
high
transfer
number
0.66.
Notably,
enhances
performance,
delivering
higher
capacities
traditional
PE
PE/Al2O3
Furthermore,
it
effectively
mitigates
lithium
dendrite
formation,
thereby
bolstering
LIB
safety.
Our
findings
demonstrate
potential
using
cathode
materials
coatings
advance
technology
cathodes.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(12), P. 11220 - 11252
Published: June 8, 2023
Rechargeable
sodium-ion
batteries
(SIBs)
have
been
considered
as
promising
energy
storage
devices
owing
to
the
similar
"rocking
chair"
working
mechanism
lithium-ion
and
abundant
low-cost
sodium
resource.
However,
large
ionic
radius
of
Na-ion
(1.07
Å)
brings
a
key
scientific
challenge,
restricting
development
electrode
materials
for
SIBs,
infeasibility
graphite
silicon
in
reversible
further
promotes
investigation
advanced
anode
materials.
Currently,
issues
facing
include
sluggish
electrochemical
kinetics
volume
expansion.
Despite
these
challenges,
substantial
conceptual
experimental
progress
has
made
past.
Herein,
we
present
brief
review
recent
intercalation,
conversion,
alloying,
conversion-alloying,
organic
SIBs.
Starting
from
historical
research
electrodes,
detailed
is
analyzed.
Various
optimization
strategies
improve
properties
anodes
are
summarized,
including
phase
state
adjustment,
defect
introduction,
molecular
engineering,
nanostructure
design,
composite
construction,
heterostructure
synthesis,
heteroatom
doping.
Furthermore,
associated
merits
drawbacks
each
class
material
outlined,
challenges
possible
future
directions
high-performance
discussed.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(35)
Published: May 29, 2024
Sodium-ion
batteries
(NIBs)
have
recently
garnered
significant
interest
in
being
employed
alongside
conventional
lithium-ion
batteries,
particularly
applications
where
cost
and
sustainability
are
relevant.
The
rapid
progress
NIBs
will
undoubtedly
expedite
the
commercialization
process.
In
this
regard,
tailoring
designing
electrolyte
formulation
is
a
top
priority,
as
they
profoundly
influence
overall
electrochemical
performance
thermal,
mechanical,
dimensional
stability.
Moreover,
electrolytes
play
critical
role
determining
system's
safety
level
lifespan.
This
review
delves
into
recent
advancements
from
liquid
(organic
ionic
liquid)
to
solid
quasi-solid
(dry,
hybrid,
single
ion
conducting
electrolyte)
for
NIBs,
encompassing
comprehensive
strategies
design
across
various
materials,
systems,
their
functional
applications.
objective
offer
strategic
direction
systematic
production
of
safe
investigate
potential
these
designs
real-world
scenarios
while
thoroughly
assessing
current
obstacles
forthcoming
prospects
within
rapidly
evolving
field.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(18), P. 3690 - 3690
Published: Sept. 7, 2023
Due
to
the
growing
demand
for
eco-friendly
products,
lithium-ion
batteries
(LIBs)
have
gained
widespread
attention
as
an
energy
storage
solution.
With
global
clean
and
sustainable
energy,
social,
economic,
environmental
significance
of
LIBs
is
becoming
more
widely
recognized.
are
composed
cathode
anode
electrodes,
electrolytes,
separators.
Notably,
separator,
a
pivotal
indispensable
component
in
that
primarily
consists
porous
membrane
material,
warrants
significant
research
attention.
Researchers
thus
endeavored
develop
innovative
systems
enhance
separator
performance,
fortify
security
measures,
address
prevailing
limitations.
Herein,
this
review
aims
furnish
researchers
with
comprehensive
content
on
battery
membranes,
encompassing
performance
requirements,
functional
parameters,
manufacturing
protocols,
scientific
progress,
overall
evaluations.
Specifically,
it
investigates
latest
breakthroughs
design,
fabrication,
modification,
optimization
employ
various
commonly
used
or
emerging
polymeric
materials.
Furthermore,
article
offers
insights
into
future
trajectory
polymer-based
composite
membranes
LIB
applications
prospective
challenges
awaiting
exploration.
The
robust
durable
developed
shown
superior
efficacy
across
diverse
applications.
Consequently,
these
proposed
concepts
pave
way
circular
economy
curtails
waste
materials,
lowers
process
costs,
mitigates
footprint.
